I recently upgraded from an Intel Core i3 7100, MSI B250M PRO-VDH, and 8+4GB 2400MHz RAM to a Ryzen 5 5600X, MSI B550M A PRO (bought second-hand), and 16x2=32GB 3200MHz RAM. Now I have a few questions:
1. How should I manage storage? My main priority is gaming. I currently have a 128GB M.2 SATA SSD where Windows is installed. Should I:
-Get a 1TB SATA SSD just for storing games?
-or Get a 1TB Gen 3 NVMe and install Windows on 150–200GB, using the rest for games?
-Or get a 1tb Gen 4 NVMe and do the same (Windows on 150–200GB and the rest for games)?
2. Aside from faster file transfer speeds and quicker game launch times, does an NVMe SSD serve any other purpose for gaming? Or is NVMe somewhat overrated for gaming? Is the difference noticeable if games are installed on a SATA SSD instead? Basically, what additional benefits does NVMe offer for gaming?
3. If I do go for an NVMe, should I choose one with DRAM or without?
4. I also want to know about the MSI B550M A PRO motherboard. I haven’t found many reviews about it. How is it for current use and also for future upgrades?
1. How should I manage storage? My main priority is gaming. I currently have a 128GB M.2 SATA SSD where Windows is installed. Should I:
-Get a 1TB SATA SSD just for storing games?
-or Get a 1TB Gen 3 NVMe and install Windows on 150–200GB, using the rest for games?
-Or get a 1tb Gen 4 NVMe and do the same (Windows on 150–200GB and the rest for games)?
2. Aside from faster file transfer speeds and quicker game launch times, does an NVMe SSD serve any other purpose for gaming? Or is NVMe somewhat overrated for gaming? Is the difference noticeable if games are installed on a SATA SSD instead? Basically, what additional benefits does NVMe offer for gaming?
3. If I do go for an NVMe, should I choose one with DRAM or without?
4. I also want to know about the MSI B550M A PRO motherboard. I haven’t found many reviews about it. How is it for current use and also for future upgrades?